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Sanitary Ware Suppliers
There are a multitude of them on the market and i'm in the market for kitting out a new build. I've seen a few priced catalogues from various companies but have no idea of the quality of the goods, and would appreciate some guidance. For example are B&Q, Wickes, Victoria Plumb and the like worth considering over our local…
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2 small leaks on lead waste pipe - advice please
Hi We have a pipe that carries kitchen sink/dishwasher/bath and wash basin waste outside, it travels about 10 metres to get out and in the last 3 metres 2 small holes have appeared. Each hole as small as a nail puncture and when we let out the bath for example a small trickle will come from each hole. We were only alerted…
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Fixing stair runner to stairs?
Hi All Any advice welcome on fixing stair runner to staircase. I am sanding down and painting edges of steps, then I would like to put a runner up ( 12 steps ) I will then put stair rods on top but I need to know the best,neatest and safest way of fixing. Thankyou in advance
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Liff Limefighter - Magnetic Inhibitor Thingy
Hi guys How long would this work for on a rising main? Any ideas? I cant seem to find their website..
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heating a conservatory - elec heaters vs oil filled?
Hi Can anyone tell me what is more effective for heating a conservatory? Its about 3m x 6m and currently has two electric convection heaters, but we are wondering if oil filled (or non oil filled) radiators are a better, more cost effective option? The heating is only used at a low level in winter to keep the chill off the…
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Recommended tiler in kent (swale) area
Hi i am after any recommendations for a tiler in the swale area of kent. Not a big job only about 10 sqare metres in my bathroom just plain white. any recommendations would be fab.
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washing machine banging on last cycle of spin
washing machine banging on last cycle of spin it sounds like the concrete blocks are knocking at the sides , ahve had a look and cant see where the noise is from but def sounds like concrete but when we had top off and did spin couldnt see the where the noise was coming from , but def could here it , it sounds like it…
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Kitchen insulation - help needed
Hi there There are few areas in my kitchen where cold air come thru. These are places where there are gaps between the kitchen cabinets walls and the plasterboard wall. What kind of insulating material can I use to insulate those gaps because this is causing my kitchen to get cold? thanks
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Crittal lean to conservatory, can anyone help?
Hi All, I have a Crittal Warmlife lean to conservatory (the ones with the curved glass and door at the end), which I need to move. The problem is I never had the assembly instructions, and it's got so many parts that it will be near on impossible to reassemble it without a guide. So, is there anyone out there who has a set…
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Sanding floors - hiring someone VS doing it yourself
Afternoon My partner and I have bought a house that has floor boards on the ground floor that appear to be in good condition i.e. most floor board nails are still intact, no broken boards etc. I've had a look online and the cost of hiring someone and their machinery to come and sand the floor and the cost of hiring the…
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Kitchen Planning Tool
Does anyone know of a good online kitchen planning Tool? I have looked at quite a few of them that come up if you Google it, but none seem to work. The IKEA one does not work with Vista!
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ariston seal issues
okay we have an Ariston Margherita washer/drier it managed to shake its front wright loose stripped it down (im no DIY legend!!) and finally got in and with washers got it remounted on the slightly mangled mounts (bolt head locates in a T shaped slot) rebuilt it up but now cant see how to fit the door seal correctly the…
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Tumble Dryer - what rating
I need to replace my defunct condensing tumble dryer and was trying to determine if it is worth the extra money to get a better rated machine. SOme are even A++ rated but cost about £800 whereas a C rate will cost £250. Does anyone know a 'simple' formula that allows you to calculate the energy used against cost?
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integrated toilet and sink
we have a small storage room - it has enough space to fit a toilet and some room to get around - but adding a sink would take up a lot of space - I have seen this: http://www-staff.lboro.ac.uk/~cddl/integrated_toilet_and_sink.htm where can I get one of these from? what other alternatives are their for a toilet and wash…
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Damp??????? OR Red Ash in foundations????
Sorted out now...
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is it possible to cut breakfast bar into round shape for breakfast table?
hi there we have just moved in to out new house and it has cream chaker style kitchen and timber block effect laminate worktop.i have been looking for a very small dining breakfast tablewith four chair but havent been able to find one with sam ecolour and there are none available in cream, colour.....hubby doesnt want…
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help insulating garage
hi, our house has been extended, a garage and two bedrooms were added. The bedrooms above the garage are freezing. As you walk down the corridor upstairs you can feel the temperature drop noticably. In the garage when I look up I can see the joists so I know i can put some insulation in. I've ruled out ordinary rock wool…
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Adding height to a concrete base?
Hi Folks I have a condemned garage sitting on a concrete base. The base has been there for years, and shows a few signs of cracking, but it looks like the movement was some time ago. I want to put a new sturdier garage onto the current base, but the issue is that the current base is flush with the surrounding area, and due…
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Help choosing a new combi
Hi people, I wonder if someone might be able to give me some advice. I need to replace my old boiler as it is not man enough to heat the house and the storage tank is very small and you only get about half a bath full of water from it. Not really suitable for a family of 4. I have approached a plumber who has given me a…
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Aerial cable drip !
When it rains the water runs down my aerial cable and as the cable goes around the facia and under the soffits it drips on downstairs flat roof. Anyone know of a way to stop this ? I have seen that some people have a cover at the end (like a witches hat !). Would one of these help ? Any idea what they are called ? Thanks…
